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British Gas have suddenly decided to invite themselves round this month
Not for Christmas dinner, but to install a smart meter. Not really done any research on these, I like the idea of not having to give them readings every month. What work does it involve? It's not one of those pre payment things I assume. However, we are in the middle* of a global pandemic and unless it is an absolute…
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Powersave-is it legit?
I’ve seen an advert on FB for Powersave which you plug in and it apparently stabilizes the supply voltage and reduces inefficiency therefore significantly reducing your electricity bill. Is it legit and if so why aren't green charities and the government all over this to meet the country’s emissions commitments?
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From pre-pay to credit meter
Hiya I’m moving from Boost to Octopus on 17/12 for gas and electricity, I currently have smart 2 meters and Boost has told me that my meters will automatically change from pre-pay to credit meters at midnight on the day of the switch. Can anyone confirm if this is correct?Moving from Boost due to very poor experience so…
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Just moved into new house. No Gas, what do I do
The gas is on a pre payment card meter. It says £112 is owed. I obviously need gas on pronto and want to be on a direct debit payment. How do I go about this?
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Fischer future heat / premier rads owners all in crown court
Outfoxthemarket/foxglove etc these guys are known to the forums with loads of fanbois but on 1 December 2020 at Leicester crown court they all named for trial... obviously innocent until proven guilty unlike Trustpilot no idea how they going to cover this up
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Pre payment Gas Meter (British Gas) alternatives & SSE electricity
Hi, I have moved into a flat and it has a prepayment meter for the gas. Current supplier is British Gas. Electricity is with SSE. Can anyone advise what is likely best move for me. In the short term and medium term. I expect to stay here for a few years ideally. If it will save me decent amount of money I would like to try…
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Supplier blocking switch by refusing to allocate a payment
I am currently a customer of Utility Point but two weeks ago asked to switch to British Gas. However Utility Point blocked it on the grounds that I was in debit. It is true that I did have money owing at the time, but I had assumed they would take it by direct debit as with all their other payments. However, as soon as I…
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Winter fuel payment recipients urged to check details after 60,000+ letters with incorrect info sent
Tens of thousands of people who are eligible for winter fuel payments are being urged to check their details after 60,000-plus letters on the scheme were sent out with incorrect information, which in a small number of cases could affect how much you're paid. Here's what to watch out for and what you need to do... Read the…
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Solar Panel advice
I have just moved into a new build. On purchasing I was given all the info about selling excess energy to the grid. When I moved in I was told it only supplied the house! Is there anyway to change this and a timescale to apply?
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Best Boiler Cover
Currently sitting in a freezing cold house because our boiler has packed up :# The boiler is still under warranty until January 2021 so reported to the manufacturers Worcester Bosch who are sending an engineer out to fix it under guarantee. The problem is having reported it on Tuesday this week they can't get an engineer…
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The right to switch companies
Did a comparison and wanted to switch my gas/elec and present supplier is blocking. I have disputed that I owe them what they say, they are ignoring my emails to sort this out but quick to inform they are doubling my monthly payment and after no further contact have taken their new payment without my agreement and still…
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Gas and electric usage a day for large 3 bed semi in East Riding Yorkshire
Hi guys. We moved to a new larger than average 3 bed semi in August. I say large as in well proportioned rooms with high ceilings built in the 1920's. It has a well insulated extension but the older part of the house is not so great. Energy rating D overall. We signed up with e.on and all was good paying £90 a month for…
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final meter readings
I changed both energy supplies to a new provider on 24 September. Gas, no problem. Electric...I gave my new provider opening meter readings, they were validated on 25 September, and my new provider is billing me with this same meter reading. My old provider billed me on 30 October with an estimated and excessive meter…
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Replacement 'non-smart' meter
I have recently had Southern Gas Networks move my existing meter from a wall mounted position to a ground mounted unibox, they have successfully moved the meter however as the meter is too big for the new box they have had to adapt the box and it looks rather ugly. I basically need to have my meter exhanged to the…
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Calorific Value (CV) on gas bills
The m3 to kW/hr conversion on gas bills use an average daily CV figure, among other figures, to determine the amount of gas you have used in kW/hr's for any particular billing period. I know where to get this value, or at least I thought I did, until I changed suppliers recently. My previous three suppliers always quoted a…
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Boiler grant
Hi, I’m just in the first throws of finding out about the Governments recent scheme for free boiler Replacement for people on benefits. I read MSE guide and clicked the link which took me to the Government site where there is a list of certain benefits and if you qualify. But it doesn’t lead me to who i should contact to…
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Help switching supplier
My energy deal with EDF was due to end Nov 2020, I received an email(but didn’t realise) from them saying they had received my request to switch suppliers, when I realised this had happened it was too late and EDF closed my account. I did not do this switch request and do not know how it happened, I have no idea who I have…
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Best boiler and heating cover
Time to renew my cover currently with B/Gas full cover over£600 can anyone recommend cheaper cover boiler 13years old current excess £50
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Question on Solar Panels (fitted to house)
We have recently moved into a rented property which has solar panels fitted by the owner when built about 7 years ago. we have made enquiries with the owner who tells us that they aren’t registered and currently they are not feeding electricity into the network up they are happy for us to make enquiries to so we may be…
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Scottish Power 31 Dec 2021 fix. Cheap EXISTING CUST deal
Saw this headline in the weekly e-mail. Quickly went to the Cheap Energy Club to see if I could grab it as I am an existing Scottish Power Customer. Stands out at the top of the list as the Recommended Deal. At £64 per annum MORE than my current deal. Then comes the regular list with Outfox the Market at the top, able to…
